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George Stubbs The Farmer's Wife and the Raven
George Stubbs, 1724–1806
The Farmer's Wife and the Raven
1786
Not on view
William Hogarth The Beggar's Opera
William Hogarth, 1697–1764
The Beggar's Opera
1729
Not on view
William Blake The Horse
William Blake, 1757–1827
The Horse
ca. 1805
Not on view
Benjamin van der Gucht Henry Woodward as Petruchio in Catherine and Petruchio, a version by Garrick of "The Taming of the Shrew"
Benjamin van der Gucht, 1753–1794
Henry Woodward as Petruchio in Catherine and Petruchio, a version by Garrick of "The Taming of the Shrew"
between 1773 and 1774
Not on view
William Artaud 'The Triumph of Mercy,' from Collins' 'Ode To Mercy'
William Artaud, 1763–1823
'The Triumph of Mercy,' from Collins' 'Ode To Mercy'
1788 to 1790
Not on view
Charles Reuben Ryley 'The Vicar of Wakefield,' Vol. II, Chap. III: The Return of Olivia
Charles Reuben Ryley, 1752–1798
'The Vicar of Wakefield,' Vol. II, Chap. III: The Return of Olivia
1786
Not on view
Charles Reuben Ryley 'The Vicar of Wakefield,' Vol. I, Chap. VIII: Dining in the Hayfields' (Surprised by Mr. Thornhill's Chaplain)
Charles Reuben Ryley, 1752–1798
'The Vicar of Wakefield,' Vol. I, Chap. VIII: Dining in the Hayfields' (Surprised by Mr. Thornhill's Chaplain)
1786
Not on view
James Smetham Imogen and the Shepherds, 'Cymbeline,' Act IV, scene II
James Smetham, 1821–1889
Imogen and the Shepherds, 'Cymbeline,' Act IV, scene II
ca. 1874
Not on view
Johan Joseph Zoffany Edward Shuter, John Beard, and John Dunstall in Isaac Bickerton's "Love in a Village"
Johan Joseph Zoffany, 1733–1810
Edward Shuter, John Beard, and John Dunstall in Isaac Bickerton's "Love in a Village"
1767
Not on view
Joseph Wright of Derby Virgil's Tomb by Moonlight, with Silius Italicus
Joseph Wright of Derby, 1734–1797
Virgil's Tomb by Moonlight, with Silius Italicus
1779
Not on view
Pieter van Bleeck Susannah Maria Cibber (née Arne) as Cordelia
Pieter van Bleeck, 1700–1764
Susannah Maria Cibber (née Arne) as Cordelia
ca. 1755
Not on view
Francis Hayman David Garrick and Hannah Pritchard (née Vaughan) in Benjamin Hoadly's "The Suspicious Husband"
Francis Hayman, 1707/8–1776
David Garrick and Hannah Pritchard (née Vaughan) in Benjamin Hoadly's "The Suspicious Husband"
1747
Not on view
Adrien Carpentiers Louis-Francois Roubiliac Modelling His Monument to Shakespeare
Adrien Carpentiers, active 1739–1778
Louis-Francois Roubiliac Modelling His Monument to Shakespeare
between 1760 and 1761
Not on view
Richard Parkes Bonington A Knight and Page (from Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s “Götz von Berlichingen” )
Richard Parkes Bonington, 1802–1828
A Knight and Page (from Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s “Götz von Berlichingen” )
ca. 1826
Not on view
Joseph Highmore The Harlowe Family, from Samuel Richardson's "Clarissa"
Joseph Highmore, 1692–1780
The Harlowe Family, from Samuel Richardson's "Clarissa"
between 1745 and 1747
Not on view
Gilbert Stuart Newton Captain Macheath Upbraided by Polly and Lucy in the 'Beggar's Opera', 1826
Gilbert Stuart Newton, 1794–1835
Captain Macheath Upbraided by Polly and Lucy in the 'Beggar's Opera', 1826
1826
Not on view
John Singleton Copley Study for 'The Red Cross Knight'
John Singleton Copley, 1738–1815
Study for 'The Red Cross Knight'
ca. 1793
Not on view
Francis Wheatley Valentine rescuing Silvia from Proteus, from Shakespeare's "The Two Gentlemen of Verona," Act V, Scene 4, the Outlaws' Cave
Francis Wheatley, 1747–1801
Valentine rescuing Silvia from Proteus, from Shakespeare's "The Two Gentlemen of Verona," Act V, Scene 4, the Outlaws' Cave
1792
Not on view
Benjamin West The Cave of Despair
Benjamin West, 1738–1820
The Cave of Despair
1772
Not on view
Pieter van Bleeck Susannah Maria Cibber (née Arne) as Cordelia
Pieter van Bleeck, 1700–1764
Susannah Maria Cibber (née Arne) as Cordelia
1755
Not on view
John Downman The Ghost of Clytemnestra Awakening the Furies
John Downman, 1750–1824
The Ghost of Clytemnestra Awakening the Furies
1781
Not on view
Richard Dadd Hamlet and his Mother; The Closet Scene
Richard Dadd, 1817–1886
Hamlet and his Mother; The Closet Scene
1846
Not on view
Angelica Kauffmann Rinaldo and Armida
Angelica Kauffmann, 1741–1807
Rinaldo and Armida
1771
Not on view
Marcellus Laroon the Younger Scene from Shakespeare's "Henry IV, Part I"
Marcellus Laroon the Younger, 1679–1772
Scene from Shakespeare's "Henry IV, Part I"
1746
Not on view
Sawrey Gilpin Gulliver Taking His Final Leave of the Land of the Houyhnhnms
Sawrey Gilpin, 1733–1807
Gulliver Taking His Final Leave of the Land of the Houyhnhnms
1769
Not on view
Sawrey Gilpin Gulliver Addressing the Houyhnhnms
Sawrey Gilpin, 1733–1807
Gulliver Addressing the Houyhnhnms
1769
Not on view
William Hamilton The revelation of Olivia's betrothal, from "Twelfth Night," Act V, Scene i
William Hamilton, 1751–1801
The revelation of Olivia's betrothal, from "Twelfth Night," Act V, Scene i
ca. 1790
Not on view
William Mulready Mr. Peregrine Touchwood Breaking in upon the Rev. Josiah Cargill
William Mulready, 1786–1863
Mr. Peregrine Touchwood Breaking in upon the Rev. Josiah Cargill
1831
Not on view
unknown artist Dr. Syntax: Walking with a Stick
unknown artist
Dr. Syntax: Walking with a Stick
ca. 1810
Not on view
Derby porcelain factory Dr. Syntax: On a Horse, Jumping a Gate
Derby porcelain factory, founded 1756
Dr. Syntax: On a Horse, Jumping a Gate
ca. 1810
Not on view
Derby porcelain factory Dr. Syntax: Losing His Temper
Derby porcelain factory, founded 1756
Dr. Syntax: Losing His Temper
ca. 1810
Not on view
Samuel Palmer The Bellman
Print made by Samuel Palmer, 1805–1881
The Bellman
1879
Samuel Palmer Moeris and Galatea
Print made by Samuel Palmer, 1805–1881
Moeris and Galatea
plate etched between 1880 and 1883; impression printed in 1924
Samuel Palmer The Homeward Star
Print made by Samuel Palmer, 1805–1881
The Homeward Star
etching begun ca. 1880; impression printed in 1924
Samuel Palmer Opening the Fold
Print made by Samuel Palmer, 1805–1881
Opening the Fold
1880
Samuel Palmer The Sleeping Shepherd
Print made by Samuel Palmer, 1805–1881
The Sleeping Shepherd
1857
Samuel Palmer The Bellman
Print made by Samuel Palmer, 1805–1881
The Bellman
1879
Samuel Palmer The Cypress Grove
Print made by Samuel Palmer, 1805–1881
The Cypress Grove
plate etched between ca. 1880 and 1883; impression printed in 1924
Samuel Palmer The Homeward Star
Print made by Samuel Palmer, 1805–1881
The Homeward Star
begun ca. 1880
Samuel Palmer The Homeward Star
Print made by Samuel Palmer, 1805–1881
The Homeward Star
etching begun ca. 1880; impression printed in 1924
Samuel Palmer The Sepulchre
Print made by Samuel Palmer, 1805–1881
The Sepulchre
etching begun ca. 1800; impression printed in 1924
Samuel Palmer The Lonely Tower
Print made by Samuel Palmer, 1805–1881
The Lonely Tower
1879
Samuel Palmer The Homeward Star
Print made by Samuel Palmer, 1805–1881
The Homeward Star
etching begun ca. 1880; impression printed in 1924
George Stubbs The Farmer's Wife and the Raven
George Stubbs, 1724–1806
The Farmer's Wife and the Raven
1788
Joseph Mallord William Turner Design for an Illustration for Walter Scott's "Lady of the Lake", Loch Achray
Joseph Mallord William Turner, 1775–1851
Design for an Illustration for Walter Scott's "Lady of the Lake", Loch Achray
ca. 1832
Joseph Mallord William Turner Apuleia in Search of Apuleius
Etched by Joseph Mallord William Turner, 1775–1851
Apuleia in Search of Apuleius
between 1813 and 1823
Joseph Mallord William Turner Aesacus and Hesperie
Print made by Joseph Mallord William Turner, 1775–1851
Aesacus and Hesperie
1819
Joseph Mallord William Turner The Deluge
Print made by Joseph Mallord William Turner, 1775–1851
The Deluge
between 1813 and 1823
Joseph Mallord William Turner From Spenser's Fairy Queen
Etched by Joseph Mallord William Turner, 1775–1851
From Spenser's Fairy Queen
1811
Joseph Mallord William Turner Aesacus and Hesperie
Print made by Joseph Mallord William Turner, 1775–1851
Aesacus and Hesperie
1819
Joseph Mallord William Turner From Spenser's Fairy Queen
Etched by Joseph Mallord William Turner, 1775–1851
From Spenser's Fairy Queen
1811
Joseph Mallord William Turner The Fifth Plague of Egypt
Etched by Joseph Mallord William Turner, 1775–1851
The Fifth Plague of Egypt
1808
Joseph Mallord William Turner Aeneas Relating His Adventures to Dido
after Joseph Mallord William Turner, 1775–1851
Aeneas Relating His Adventures to Dido
Joseph Mallord William Turner Procris and Cephalus
Etched by Joseph Mallord William Turner, 1775–1851
Procris and Cephalus
1812
Joseph Mallord William Turner Apuleia in Search of Apuleius
Etched by Joseph Mallord William Turner, 1775–1851
Apuleia in Search of Apuleius
between 1813 and 1823
William Blake 'The thunder if in that the Almighty dwells' (Page 80)
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
'The thunder if in that the Almighty dwells' (Page 80)
ca. 1797
William Blake 'His hand the good man fastens on the skies' (Page 86)
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
'His hand the good man fastens on the skies' (Page 86)
ca. 1797
William Blake 'When faith is virtue, reason makes it so' (Page 92)
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
'When faith is virtue, reason makes it so' (Page 92)
ca. 1797
William Blake 'If angels tremble, 'tis at such a sight' (Page 93)
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
'If angels tremble, 'tis at such a sight' (Page 93)
ca. 1797
William Blake 'The goddess bursts in thunder and in flame' (Page 95)
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
'The goddess bursts in thunder and in flame' (Page 95)
ca. 1797
William Blake Urizen Swims through Dark Waters (Plate 5)
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Urizen Swims through Dark Waters (Plate 5)
1794
William Blake Chapter II, "Muster around the bleak desarts..." (Plate 4)
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Chapter II, "Muster around the bleak desarts..." (Plate 4)
1794
William Blake Chapter I, "Lo, a shadow of horror is risen..." (Plate 3)
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Chapter I, "Lo, a shadow of horror is risen..." (Plate 3)
1794
William Blake Preludium. "Of the primeval Priests assum'd power..." (Plate 2b)
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Preludium. "Of the primeval Priests assum'd power..." (Plate 2b)
1794
William Blake Chapter V, "Two Nostrils bent down to the deep..." (Plate 11)
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Chapter V, "Two Nostrils bent down to the deep..." (Plate 11)
1794
William Blake Urizen (Plate 8)
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Urizen (Plate 8)
1794
William Blake What is Man!, Frontispiece (Plate 1)
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
What is Man!, Frontispiece (Plate 1)
1793
William Blake Songs of Innocence, Title Page (Plate 2)
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Songs of Innocence, Title Page (Plate 2)
1789
William Blake II. "O little Cloud the virgin said, I charge thee tell to me..." (Plate 5)
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
II. "O little Cloud the virgin said, I charge thee tell to me..." (Plate 5)
1789
William Blake III. "Then Thel astonish'd view'd the Worm upon its dewy bed..." (Plate 6)
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
III. "Then Thel astonish'd view'd the Worm upon its dewy bed..." (Plate 6)
1789
William Blake Night the First. On Life, Death and Immortality; Title Page
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Night the First. On Life, Death and Immortality; Title Page
ca. 1797
William Blake 'Swift on His Downy Pinion Flies from Woe' (Page 1)
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
'Swift on His Downy Pinion Flies from Woe' (Page 1)
ca. 1797
William Blake 'Disease invades the chastest temperence' (Page 10)
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
'Disease invades the chastest temperence' (Page 10)
ca. 1797
William Blake Jerusalem, Frontispiece (Plate 1)
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Jerusalem, Frontispiece (Plate 1)
1804 to 1820
William Blake Jerusalem, Tailpiece (Plate 100)
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Jerusalem, Tailpiece (Plate 100)
1804 to 1820
William Blake "Then all the Males conjoined into One Male..." (Plate 69)
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
"Then all the Males conjoined into One Male..." (Plate 69)
1804 to 1820
William Blake "And this the form of mighty Hand..." (Plate 70)
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
"And this the form of mighty Hand..." (Plate 70)
1804 to 1820
William Blake "The Four Zoa's clouded rage..." (Plate 74)
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
"The Four Zoa's clouded rage..." (Plate 74)
1804 to 1820
William Blake 'And vapid; sense and reason shew the door' (Page 72)
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
'And vapid; sense and reason shew the door' (Page 72)
ca. 1797
William Blake Urizen (Plate 14)
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Urizen (Plate 14)
1794
William Blake Chapter VIII, "Of life on his forsaken mountains..." (Plate 20)
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Chapter VIII, "Of life on his forsaken mountains..." (Plate 20)
1794
William Blake Praying Child and Howling Dog (Plate 24)
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Praying Child and Howling Dog (Plate 24)
1794
William Blake 'The Sun beheld it – No, the shocking scene' (Page 75)
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
'The Sun beheld it – No, the shocking scene' (Page 75)
ca. 1797
William Blake 'Is lost in love! thou great Philanthropist' (Page 87)
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
'Is lost in love! thou great Philanthropist' (Page 87)
ca. 1797
William Blake Chapter V, "The globe of life blood trembled..." (Plate 15)
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Chapter V, "The globe of life blood trembled..." (Plate 15)
1794
William Blake Songs of Innocence, Frontispiece (Plate 1)
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Songs of Innocence, Frontispiece (Plate 1)
1789
William Blake IV. "The eternal gates terrific porter lifted the northern bar..." (Plate 8)
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
IV. "The eternal gates terrific porter lifted the northern bar..." (Plate 8)
1789
William Blake 'Like that, the dial speaks; and points to thee' (Page 33)
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
'Like that, the dial speaks; and points to thee' (Page 33)
ca. 1797
William Blake My Son! My Son! (Plate 10)
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
My Son! My Son! (Plate 10)
1793
William Blake 'Till death, that mighty hunter, earths them all' (Page 70)
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
'Till death, that mighty hunter, earths them all' (Page 70)
ca. 1797
William Blake 'Draw the dire steel? – ah no! – the dreadful blessing' (Page 73)
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
'Draw the dire steel? – ah no! – the dreadful blessing' (Page 73)
ca. 1797
William Blake 'That touch, with charm celestial heals the soul' (Page 90)
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
'That touch, with charm celestial heals the soul' (Page 90)
ca. 1797
William Blake Title Page, The First Book of Urizen (Plate 1)
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Title Page, The First Book of Urizen (Plate 1)
1794
William Blake "In living creations appear'd..." (Plate 6)
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
"In living creations appear'd..." (Plate 6)
1794
William Blake Chapter III, "As the stars are apart from the earth..." (Plate 7)
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Chapter III, "As the stars are apart from the earth..." (Plate 7)
1794
William Blake Chapter IV, "Ages on ages roll'd over him..." (Plate 9)
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Chapter IV, "Ages on ages roll'd over him..." (Plate 9)
1794
William Blake Chapter IV, "From the caverns of his jointed spine..." (Plate 10)
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Chapter IV, "From the caverns of his jointed spine..." (Plate 10)
1794
William Blake Fettered Urizen Weeping (Plate 12)
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Fettered Urizen Weeping (Plate 12)
1794
William Blake Chapter V, "Thus the Eternal Prophet was divided..." (Plate 13)
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Chapter V, "Thus the Eternal Prophet was divided..." (Plate 13)
1794
William Blake From a Globe of Blood Rises Enitharmon (Plate 16)
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
From a Globe of Blood Rises Enitharmon (Plate 16)
1794